Cicely Tyson is honoured with Oscars at Governor's awards
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Cicely Tyson is honoured with Oscars at Governor's awards

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Hollywood actress Cicely Tyson has been honoured in a huge way!

The 93-year-old was awarded a honourary Oscar award at the 2018 Governor’s award which was held at the Ray Dolby ballroom in Hollywood.

Ava DuVernay presented the award to her. This makes her the first black woman to ever receive a honourary Oscar award.

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She also frequently makes an appearance on Shonda Rhimes’ How to Get Away With Murder, which has earned her several Emmy nominations.

See photos below.

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HOLLYWOOD, CA – NOVEMBER 18: Ava DuVernay presents an award to Cicely Tyson onstage during the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ 10th annual Governors Awards at The Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood
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HOLLYWOOD, CA – NOVEMBER 18: Cicely Tyson attends the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ 10th annual Governors Awards at The Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland Center on November 18, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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